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Considering a bathroom renovation can be a daunting task, both from a structural and economic point of view. More so from a cost perspective, working out the economics of a bathroom renovation at the planning stage is pivotal to not go out of budget and end up in a big conundrum. It is therefore always important to know how much you may be spending at each stage and for each element during a bathroom renovation. In this article, let’s discuss the average costs, key considerations that will help you budget your bathroom renovation.

Communes are not strange to the modern urban generation. Humankind from the stone-age evolved as social beings, sharing spaces, food, and a habitable living environment. The concept of space sharing by individuals may have come as an inevitable choice with living spaces becoming premium, while the term co living has only started to become more common in use until recently. In this article, let’s understand co living and what it means in the context of today’s urban-centric living.

Solid walls have been an integral part of the UK architectural realm since the late 18th century. But by the end of 1930’s cavity walls took over solid walls because of their nature of build which makes them highly energy efficient. According to a report, about 15 million homes (71%) in Great Britain have undergone cavity wall insulation by the start of 2025, while homes that underwent solid wall insulation was around 10%.

Over the years, bathrooms have evolved into personal recliners as people are exploring them as means to unwind and relax. The fact that an average person spends at least 20 minutes in a bathroom in the UK reveals that bathrooms are more than just come and go spaces. Today, bathrooms are desirable are more so with modernity and comfort underlined with specifications.

Barns weren’t meant to be built as homes, and hence converting a barn into a residential dwelling can be complex. It warrants quite a few extra tasks than your average house conversion. So, if you are planning to convert an agricultural building like barn into a modern habitable dwelling, out of the box ideas and a thorough knowledge of the acting regulations are an absolute must.

Timber frame extensions are quite popular across the UK as cost-effective and sustainable alternatives. They offer the advantage of being renewable resources which are not only cheaper construction alternatives than bricks and blocks but in addition facilitate faster construction means. Let’s discuss timber frame extension regulations UK and what it means to choose them as construction alternatives.

Planning Permission has been quite tricky for its deducing and iterative nature. The rules can be highly confusing at times especially when it comes to loft conversions as there are quite a few factors that decide whether a loft conversion requires planning permission or not. This article aims to dispel any doubts regarding planning permissions and their relations with loft conversions.